ZM LensesIndividuality by Carl Zeiss.
Carl Zeiss AGCamera Lens Division73446 OberkochenGermany
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The moment you go your own way.This is the moment we work for.
The best photographers are often character-ized by their individuality. They go their own way instead of keeping to the beaten track. With the Carl Zeiss ZM lenses, we offer them the ideal equipment to give full expression to their individuality.
ZM lenses from Carl Zeiss have always stood for the optimal fusion of creativity and com-fort. And also for their legendary ZEISS quality.
Unrivaled lenses. For unrivaled photos.
// PASSIONMADE BY CARL ZEISS
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GENERAL PRODUCT FEATURES
All ZM lenses feature exceptionally high qualityworkmanship and legendary ZEISS quality.
Outstanding image quality
• Excellent reduction of light refl ections thanks to the
ZEISS T anti-refl ective coating
• Advanced stray light reduction
• Almost circular aperture with 10 blades enables exceptionally
harmonious bokeh
• Biogon lenses are designed symmetrically and are therefore
free from color fringes and practically distortion-free
• Uniform color characteristics across all focal lengths of the
ZM series
Optimal operation
• Uniformly optimized, intuitive operating concept
• 1/3 f-stop intervals with easy-to-feel, lock-in positions
and exact photometric graduation
Premium craftsmanship
• The easy-grip focusing ring of the ZEISS lenses with
ergo nomic fi nger rest allows fast and precise focusing
• Robust front ring with fi lter thread and outer bayonet
for the lens shade
• Compact and lightweight design for the most frequently
used focal lengths
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Design
• Distagon with 11 lens elements in
9 groups
• Lens with aspheric optical surface
• Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
• “Floating Elements” design
Technical data
Focal length 15 mmAperture range f/2.8–f/22Elements/groups 11/9Focusing range m/ft 0.3–∞/0.98–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 110/100/77°Coverage** (cm/inch) 43 x 65/16.9 x 25.6Reproduction scale** 1:18
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Photo: Wolf Rainer Schmalfuss
DISTAGON T 2,8/15 ZM
Impressive perspectives: The super wide angle lens with rectilinear imaging for dynamic perspectives. Extremely high speed, allows photography under diffi cult light conditions, also without a tripod. Advanced optical design and leading edge glass materials.
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Design
• Distagon with 10 lens elements in
8 groups
• Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
DISTAGON T 4/18 ZM
The compact specialist: The super wide angle lens displays excellent distortion correction and outstanding performance across the entire image fi eld. The small size and wide angle of view are ideal for travel, landscape and jour-nalistic photography.
Photo: Michael Ankenbrand
Technical data
Focal length 18 mmAperture range f/4–f/22Elements/groups 10/8Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 98/87/65°Coverage** (cm/inch) 56 x 84/22 x 33.1Reproduction scale** 1:23
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
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BIOGON T 2,8/21 ZM
For sharp perspectives: A high-speed super wide angle lens with outstanding image quality and high resolving power for experimenting with angles. Ideal for journalistic, architectural and landscape photography.
Photo: Michael Ankenbrand
Technical data
Focal length 21 mmAperture range f/2.8–f/22Elements/groups 9/7Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 90/80/58°Coverage** (cm/inch) 47 x 71/18.5 x 28Reproduction scale** 1:21
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Biogon with 9 lens elements in
7 groups
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C BIOGON T 4,5/21 ZM
Super wide angle lens for out and about: Compact lens for distortion-free, dynamic pictures. The exceptionally small and light-weight size makes it an ideal traveling companion. Special optical design makes it ideal for analog photography.
Photo: Michael Ankenbrand
Technical data
Focal length 21 mmAperture range f/4.5–f/22Elements/groups 8/6Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 90/80/58°Coverage** (cm/inch) 48 x 72/18.9 x 28.3Reproduction scale** 1:20
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Biogon with 8 lens elements in
6 groups
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BIOGON T 2,8/25 ZM
Wide angle originality: For particularly creative photography. Practically distortion-free. A moderate wide angle focal length with impressive, but easily controlled perspectives for creative photography.
Photo: Roman Parker
Technical data
Focal length 25 mmAperture range f/2.8–f/22Elements/groups 9/7Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 82/72/52°Coverage** (cm/inch) 43 x 65/16.9 x 25.6Reproduction scale** 1:18
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Biogon with 9 lens elements in
7 groups
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BIOGON T 2,8/28 ZM
For bright moments: The compact wide angle lens provides high accuracy even at close range and at full aperture. Minimizes stray light and refl ection and can integrate very bright light sources. For dynamic urban, landscape and architectural subjects.
Photo: Jens Karlson
Technical data
Focal length 28 mmAperture range f/2.8–f/22Elements/groups 8/6Focusing range m/ft 0.5–∞/1.6–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 75/65/46°Coverage** (cm/inch) 37 x 55/14.6 x 21.7Reproduction scale** 1:16
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Biogon with 8 lens elements in
6 groups
• Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
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BIOGON T 2/35 ZM
The all-round solution: The highest-speed lens of the Biogon family features outstanding imaging performance. It is a creative tool suited to practically all areas of rangefi nder photography – no camera bag should be without one.
Photo: Sven Zellner
Technical data
Focal length 35 mmAperture range f/2–f/22Elements/groups 9/6Focusing range m/ft 0.7–∞/2.3–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 63/54/38°Coverage** (cm/inch) 43 x 65/16.9 x 25.6Reproduction scale** 1:18
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Biogion with 9 lens elements in
6 groups
• Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
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C BIOGON T 2,8/35
Mobile perfection: The exceptionally com-pact, moderate wide angle focal length is the ideal companion for travel photographers. It also features uncompromising image perfection, even at full aperture.
Photo: Werner Dennochweiler
Technical data
Focal length 35 mmAperture range f/2.8–f/22Elements/groups 7/5Focusing range m/ft 0.7–∞/2.3–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 62/53/37°Coverage** (cm/inch) 41 x 62/16.1 x 24.4Reproduction scale** 1:17
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Biogon with 7 lens elements in
5 groups
• Lens made of special glass with
anomalous partial dispersion
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Photo: Sven Zellner
C SONNAR T 1,5/50 ZM
The compact tool for journalists: The high-speed focal length is ideal for photojour-nalists and available light photography. The lens features a classical optical design from the golden age of rangefi nder photography. Pho-tographers will be rewarded with a remarkable rendition of 3-dimensional images.
Technical data
Focal length 50 mmAperture range f/1.5–f/16Elements/groups 6/4Focusing range m/ft 0.9–∞/3–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 46/39/27°Coverage** (cm/inch) 37 x 55/14.6 x 21.7Reproduction scale** 1:15
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Sonnar with 6 lens elements in
4 groups
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PLANAR T 2/50 ZM
Naturally impressive: The perspective this standard focal length offers is comparable with the human eye. It provides excellent image quality even at full aperture and enables the targeted use of out-of-focus effects.
Photo: Colin Jones
Technical data
Focal length 50 mmAperture range f/2–f/22Elements/groups 6/4Focusing range m/ft 0.7–∞/2.3–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 47/39/27°Coverage** (cm/inch) 29 x 43/11.4 x 16.9Reproduction scale** 1:12
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
Design
• Planar with 6 lens elements in
4 groups
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Design
• Tele-Tessar with 5 lens elements in
3 groups
TELE-TESSAR T 4/85 ZM
Compact universal tele lens: This slim and compact tele lens conveniently fi ts in any jacket pocket and is the ideal mobile solution for portrait and landscape photography. It is almost distortion-free and corrects all chro matic aberrations.
Photo: Ulrich Wolf
Technical data
Focal length 85 mmAperture range f/4–f/22Elements/groups 5/3Focusing range m/ft 0.9–∞/2.95–∞Field angle* (diag./horiz./vert.) 29/25/17°Coverage** (cm/inch) 32 x 21/12.6 x 8.3Reproduction scale** 1:9
*Based on 35 mm format ** at close range
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TECHNICAL DATA TABLE
Super wide angle
Length*
mm/inch
Diameter*
mm/inch
Weight
g/oz.
Mount Optional accessories Filter
thread
Distagon T 2,8/15 ZM 92/3.6 78/3.1 550/19 ZM (M bayonet) 15 mm viewfi nder, built-in lens shade
M 72 x 0.75
Distagon T 4/18 ZM 71/2.8 65/2.6 350/12 ZM (M bayonet) 18 mm viewfi nder, lens shade included
M 58 x 0.75
Biogon T 2,8/21 ZM 75/3 53/2.1 280/9.9 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 21/25, viewfi nder 21
M 46 x 0.75
C Biogon T 4,5/21 ZM 56/2.2 53/2.1 210/7.4 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 21/25, viewfi nder 21
M 46 x 0.75
Wide angle
Biogon T 2,8/25 ZM 71/2.8 53/2.1 260/9.2 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 21/25, lens shade 25/28, viewfi nder 25/28
M 46 x 0.75
Biogon T 2,8/28 ZM 62/2.4 53/2.1 230/8.1 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 25/28, viewfi nder 25
M 46 x 0.75
Biogon T 2/35 ZM 68/2.7 52/2.0 240/8.5 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 35/50 M 43 x 0.75
C Biogon T 2,8/35 ZM 55/2.2 52/2.0 200/7.1 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 35/50 M 43 x 0.75
Standard
C Sonnar T 1,5/50 ZM 63/2.5 56/2.2 250/8.8 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade CS 50 M 46 x 0.75
Planar T 2/50 ZM 68/2.7 52/2.0 230/8.1 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 35/50 M 43 x 0.75
Tele
Tele-Tessar T 4/85 ZM 95/3.7 54/2.1 310/11 ZM (M bayonet) lens shade 4/85 ZM M 43 x 0.75
* Dimensions and weight may vary according to the camera mount. Length with caps. Diameter (max.)
You can fi nd further information on technical data and compatibility at www.zeiss.com/photo
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